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sj_bass
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Is that the Conservation of Energy theory in action?
In all Energy exchanges, if no Energy enters or leaves an isolated system, The entropy of that system increases.
Energy continuously flows from being Concentrated to becoming dispersed, Spread out, wasted and useless.
New Energy cannot be created and high grade Energy is being destroyed.
An economy based on endless growth is...
Unsustainable
(btw Chris is how I was introduced to Status Basses)
Absolutely amazing sound for such a small bass - aggressive to mellow and everything in between. Compared to larger basses, Streamlines are almost effortless to play standing, but because of the body shape, they are a bit hard to position correctly when sitting down. (That last point is just a minor quibble, and one I knew going in.) Other than the sound, the best part is the neck. I find that the satin lacquer finish on the neck, neck profile/shape, and 32" scale to be an incredibly comfortable combination - at least for my short arms and smallish hands!
and ladies and gents, here it is my "devil's ember":
a pic courtesy of Mr. Green
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and he safely at home
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and here the back with a shell of graphite
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It is my first Kingbass and I was slightly concerned with the balance and the holding vs the S2. I have to say that those who say that the low E seems far away , it's kind of true. I have no problem to reach it (I'm 6.0) but visually somehow I need to adjust. In my case the higher register of the fretboard seems where my hands want to natually fall, but it only took me minutes to get going without (more than usual
) mistakes and by the end of my session today I almost felt at home.
I couldn't play much yet with the parametric EQ. But I did try quite a bit the switch for the coil and that alone produces a variety of tones that is quite amazing. It seems that having the BiMax pickup mounted is definitely a wise choice these days. You can switch easity.
I'm also very happy to come back to 4 strings. I like the simplicity (I cannot say that "simple" is my philosophy having orders such an EQ-beast!).
I loved the 16.5 spacing and the 32" scale. Very happy to have plugged the trigger on these as well. I recognize it's not everybody cup of tea, but it works well in my case. I'm not a slapper but I tried a bit of it on the Kingbass today and it was not worse (not better either!) than my usual.
a pic courtesy of Mr. Green
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and he safely at home
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and here the back with a shell of graphite
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It is my first Kingbass and I was slightly concerned with the balance and the holding vs the S2. I have to say that those who say that the low E seems far away , it's kind of true. I have no problem to reach it (I'm 6.0) but visually somehow I need to adjust. In my case the higher register of the fretboard seems where my hands want to natually fall, but it only took me minutes to get going without (more than usual
) mistakes and by the end of my session today I almost felt at home.I couldn't play much yet with the parametric EQ. But I did try quite a bit the switch for the coil and that alone produces a variety of tones that is quite amazing. It seems that having the BiMax pickup mounted is definitely a wise choice these days. You can switch easity.
I'm also very happy to come back to 4 strings. I like the simplicity (I cannot say that "simple" is my philosophy having orders such an EQ-beast!).
I loved the 16.5 spacing and the 32" scale. Very happy to have plugged the trigger on these as well. I recognize it's not everybody cup of tea, but it works well in my case. I'm not a slapper but I tried a bit of it on the Kingbass today and it was not worse (not better either!) than my usual.
Yeah, like that number and by the way, my status classic 6 sounds pretty awesome! killer low B and fat overall (a little bit anthony jackson sound from the 90's :hidding: )
This is a beautiful looking instrument. How does it balance on the knee (without a strap) in a seated position?
I am very interested in the 16.5mm bridge spacing and the shorter scale.
The balance seated is very good, maybe not at the level of my S2, but no major issues for me, it is pretty close
The 32" scale and narrower string space are now a must for me, i just love it. If you wanted these characteristics but in a different Status model, Rob can accomodate
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Just received my new Stealth, with rounded body contours, 34" scale, 16.5mm spacing, Blue LED's, 3 band EQ.
Pictures up soon.
Pictures up soon.
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